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Topic Review (Newest First)

07-16-2013 07:24 PM

somewhatshocked

How's your tank going?

01-09-2013 05:23 PM

aspensandoaks

hope you like the h. japan!

12-30-2012 12:48 AM

boxhead1990

Windelov java ferns???

12-29-2012 11:14 PM

biogenetic40379

as promised, some pics. Having a small diatom bloom, should clear up fine though

12-29-2012 03:50 AM

biogenetic40379

Update: Right before the New Year
I have gotten 2 pots of Glosso for a foreground carpet and a pot of microsword to go directly behind it. I lowered the light and got my co2 running with my drop checker set up. Having a small diatom bloom on the glass and sand, but the plants have been in a week and show no negative signs. I am working on getting some Hydrocotyle Japan next week. Open to plant suggestions. Will post pics soon

12-27-2012 04:53 PM

aspensandoaks

updates? any luck tracking down plants?

12-11-2012 11:50 PM

boxhead1990

I wouldn't worry about nitrates now if its been a few weeks

12-11-2012 11:05 PM

biogenetic40379

got my regulator back today. Will have to get the co2 actually hooked up and tuned in when i get plants. Meantime, here's a pic

12-08-2012 06:55 PM

biogenetic40379

So I rinsed my sponge from my shrimp tank out in the filter area of my sump about a week ago and am proud to say i no longer have ammonia or nitirites. Unfortunately the LFS does not test for nitrate. Anyone wanna pitch in on if i should still wait to add fish?

11-30-2012 04:42 PM

aspensandoaks

looking good! that sump is beautiful

11-28-2012 02:17 PM

somewhatshocked

Something to consider. Allows you to develop filtration for the bioload you'll have after the initial "cycle" and no fish are harmed in the process.

11-28-2012 02:09 PM

biogenetic40379

shocked, i have always used danios... never looked into doing a fishless cycle. (the fish are in a Q-tank atm)

11-28-2012 12:52 PM

somewhatshocked

Any particular reason you're not doing a fishless cycle?

Quote:

Originally Posted by biogenetic40379

Update for 26NOV2012: tank is full, sump is plumbed and everything is running now. Picking up zebra Danios to cycle with today. Pic is from last night while I was filling it up

11-28-2012 03:39 AM

boxhead1990

What a epic looking set up cant wait to see plants in there

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11-28-2012 02:54 AM

biogenetic40379

Latest pictures of the tank. Including one of my DIY sliding glass tops

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